When performing the initial sync for lots of files, we recommend leaving the desktop or laptop on overnight. A folder containing many thousands of files could take hours or longer to sync. The delay will depend on the number of files in the folder, the size of the files, the number of collaborators, your available network speed and the speed of your local machine. (See Box's Subfolder Sync page for instructions.) Also, there will be some delay for the initial sync after a folder is marked as a Sync Folder. You'll need to choose which folders you want to sync 7. It's best to sync only the folder or folders you're currently, or frequently, working on 6.įolders (other than your root folder) don't sync down by default when you install Box Sync.

We recommend that you don't sync all your files and folders, as it may take up too much space on your hard drive, use a lot of network bandwidth, and slow down the sync operations. Once installed, the files in your root UT Box folder, and any others you select, will be stored in a new folder called 'Box Sync' by default 5, which can be accessed like any other folder on your machine. Installation is like any standard installation for your OS (for Macs, drag the DMG file to your Applications folder and double-click the 'Box Sync' icon and for Windows, run the downloaded EXE file and follow the installation instructions). You can then navigate and modify content stored on the UT Box website through your computer’s native file browsing interface without using a web browser, even when not connected to the network! If you make changes to the synced files locally, these changes automatically sync back up to your Box account (when the network is available) 4. Today, we will discuss one of these tools: Box Sync 2.īox Sync allows you to mirror some (or all) of your data stored on UT Box to your desktop's or laptop's hard drive 3. There are various tools to make using UT Box more productive on your Windows or Mac desktop and laptop machines 1. If you are a Windows or Mac user who is a heavy user of UT Box, and if you are only using it via the web interface, then you are probably not being as productive as you could be.

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